Oume and Kumenosuke
d. 1806
Kitagawa Utamaro 喜多川歌麿
Japanese
The lovers Oume (on the left) and Kumenosuke (on the right), characters from a popular jōruri play. The tragic lovers are probably preparing to run away together, their heads covered and Kumenosuke holds an umbrella.
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Edo period, 1615-1868